US5707323A - Method and apparatus for exercising the rear deltoid muscle - Google Patents
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- the invention relates generally to the field of exercise and physical rehabilitation, and, in particular, to a method and apparatus for exercising the shoulders.
- routines have been developed to exercise different muscle groups by forcing the muscles to contract and extend under a load, such as by moving a free weight against the force of gravity or by moving a handle whose movement is resisted by an exercise machine.
- routines have been developed to exercise the rear portion of the deltoid muscle, commonly referred to as the rear deltoid.
- an exerciser typically bends forward at the waist, grasping a dumbbell in each hand. In the rest position, the hands are positioned close together in front of the exerciser's body and aligned vertically below the exerciser's head. The arms are slightly bent at the elbow.
- the arms are drawn upward with the elbows rising in an arcuate path to about the level of exerciser's shoulders.
- the arms are then lowered along the same path to complete the exercise. Performing this exercise with dumbbells can stress the exerciser's lower back.
- Machines have been developed that supposedly allow an exerciser to exercise the rear deltoid muscle.
- One such machine described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,125,881, includes a bench and pivotal levers connected to a frame on opposite sides of the bench.
- the levers are described as independently pivotal, in an upward direction, through a shoulder adductive motion by an exerciser lying face down on the bench.
- Each lever includes a hub for holding removable weights, and further includes an actuating pad that is acted upon by the exerciser to pivot the lever.
- An exerciser lying face down on the bench places his elbows against pads and then adducts the shoulders to pivotally raise the levers against the weight held on the hubs.
- the pivot points of the arrangement should be aligned with the shoulders for maximum muscular benefit and comfort. Since the position of the actuating pads and pivot points are not adjustable, optimal alignment will only be achieved for those exercisers having a certain shoulder width and arm length. Furthermore, many exercisers find it unpleasant to lie face down on a bench to use a piece of exercise equipment.
- An object of the present invention to provide a method and apparatus to exercise the rear deltoid muscle that allows a plurality of exercisers, having a wide range in height, arm length and shoulder width, to each adopt a substantially optimal alignment relative to the apparatus to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for exercising the rear deltoid muscle that allows the use of free weights to provide resistance.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for exercising the rear deltoid muscle in a seated position.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for exercising the rear deltoid muscle using the hands.
- a further object of the present invention is to provide a relatively light weight apparatus for exercising the rear deltoid muscle.
- the apparatus comprises a seat and a chest pad that are adjustably mounted to a frame to form an exerciser support.
- Two arms are independently pivotally mounted at a first end by hinges to the frame.
- a handle is mounted to each arm whereby an exerciser grips the handle to use the apparatus.
- a means for resisting the movement of the handle is provided which is adapted to provide a resistive force to the movement of the handles.
- an exerciser loads weight plates onto posts that are mounted to arms.
- the exerciser then straddles a seat and adjusts the seat and a chest pad such that the exerciser's arms are straight as he grasps at least one handle.
- the exerciser then moves the handle outwardly and pulls it towards himself so that the handle moves in a substantially arcuate path towards the exerciser's shoulders, causing the weight plates to be displaced.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a rear deltoid exercise machine of the present invention showing the arms in an extended position;
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the exercise machine of FIG. 1 showing the arms in a rest position;
- FIG. 3 is a rear view of the exercise machine of FIG. 1 showing the arms in an extended position
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the exercise machine of FIG. 1 showing the arms in an extended position.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the rear deltoid exercise machine 1 of the present invention.
- a seat 2 and a chest pad 4 are preferably adjustably mounted to a frame member 6a to form an exerciser support.
- the frame member 6a in conjunction with frame members 6b-6g, forms a frame 8.
- a vertical plane A--A (see FIGS. 1 & 4) defines a line of symmetry for the rear deltoid exercise machine 1 along the frame member 6c and telescoping rod 27.
- the frame 8 is characterized by a first and a second lateral side on opposite sides of the vertical plane A--A, a front end nearest the frame member 6a and a back end nearest the frame member 6d.
- two arms 10a, 10b are independently pivotally mounted at a first end 9 by hinges 13a, 13b to the frame 8.
- the arm 10a is disposed on the first lateral side of the frame 8; the arm 10b is disposed on the second lateral side.
- the frame 8 and arms 10a, 10b are preferably formed of steel, such as 11 gauge mild square or rectangular steel.
- a handle 16a, 16b is preferably rotatably mounted to each of the arms 10a, 10b, respectively.
- the handle is located on the arm so that it is in plane B--B (see FIG. 2).
- the rotation or swivel of the handles 16a, 16b allows an exerciser to grip the handles at a comfortable or appropriate angle dictated by the exerciser's arm length and shoulder width, and the positioning of the chest pad 4 and the seat 2. Further, during the exercise stroke, the exerciser can maintain a comfortable grip on the handles 16a, 16b without bending his wrists, despite the movement of the arms 10a, 10b.
- a post 7a, 7b is mounted on each arm 10a, 10b near the second end 15 of the arm.
- the posts 7a, 7b are sized to receive weights, such as a plate 40, which increase the resistance of the exercise provided by the rear deltoid machine 1.
- Other means may be operably engaged to the arms 10a, 10b to resist their movement and exercise the user's muscles including hydraulic, pneumatic, electric or magnetic resistance, a weight stack, springs, elastic bands, friction or an air resistance fan, or any combination of these.
- the posts 7a, 7b are slanted up, relative to the surface, e.g, the floor, on which the machine 1 rests to better retain weight plates during use. Such an upward slant may be achieved in several ways.
- the hinges 13a, 13b are angled toward the back end of the frame as well as toward the vertical plane A--A. Such angles cause the posts 7a, 7b to adopt an increasingly upward slant, relative to the horizontal, as the arms 10a, 10b are moved toward the exerciser.
- the posts 7a, 7b may therefore be disposed on the arms 10a, 10b such that the posts assume a horizontal position when the arms are in a rest position along side the frame member 6c.
- weights may be easily placed on the posts 7a, 7b due to the horizontal position of the posts when in their rest position, and will be better retained on the posts during use since the posts adopt an upward slant relative to the horizontal, by virtue of the hinge angles, as the arms 10a, 10b are moved toward the exerciser.
- the posts 7a, 7b may be disposed on the arms 10a, 10b such that the posts have an upward slant.
- the seat 2 and the chest pad 4 position are preferably adjustable to compensate for individual variation in torso length and arm length.
- a telescoping rod 27 with holes or detents 28 and pin 29 may be used to adjust the chest pad position.
- the seat 2 is pitched to provide a comfortable and stable support for the exerciser.
- the seat may be mounted to the frame by means of a telescoping rod with holes or detents and a pin.
- the seat height may also be adjusted using a rack and tooth arrangement, or by other means well known in the art.
- the present invention can be practiced without a seat so that the exerciser is standing or kneeling on the floor, with his chest supported against the chest pad 4.
- the frame height may be adjusted appropriately for such alternate embodiments.
- the frame member 6a is pitched toward the back end of the frame 8.
- the angle of the pitch relative to the vertical is preferably about 30°.
- the hinges 13a, 13b are angled so that the upper end 11 of the hinges is disposed toward the vertical plane A--A.
- the angle of hinges 13a, 13b relative to the vertical designated by the reference numeral 30, is about 6°.
- the angles 5 and 30 define the resistance profile of the machine 1. Since the hinges 13a, 13b are angled as described, the movement of the exerciser's arms during exercise is substantially in a plane that contains the exerciser's shoulders, such as plane B--B in FIG. 2. Further, the orientation of the hinges creates a resistance profile that initially increases as the handles are pulled toward the exerciser and decreases at the last portion of the exercise stroke.
- the arm 10a is attached, preferably by welding, to the bearing tube 12a on the first lateral side of the frame.
- the arm 10b is attached to the bearing tube 12b on the second lateral side of the frame.
- the bearing tubes are an axle and sealed bearings, not shown.
- the sealed bearings are preferably model #87503 metric bearings, manufactured by Fafnir, or an equivalent.
- the axle, sealed bearings and bearing tube collectively form a hinge, such as the hinges 13a, 13b.
- the hinges 13a, 13b are supported by brackets 17a, 17b, respectively.
- the brackets 17a, 17b are attached to a connector member 14 which is, in turn, connected to the frame 8.
- the hinges 13a, 13b work independently of each other so that an exerciser may exercise one arm at a time, which is particularly advantageous for rehabilitation work.
- the arms 10a, 10b have a single bend 19, dividing the arms into a first part beginning at the end 9 and terminating at the bend, and a second part beginning at the bend and terminating at the end 15.
- the handles 16a, 16b are preferably located on the first part of the arms near the bend 19.
- the bend in the arms 10a, 10b cause them to curve in an upward direction.
- the posts 7a, 7b have slight upward tilt which aids in preventing weights from falling off the posts.
- Such an upward tilt could, of course, be provided by mounting the posts at a slight upward angle on the arms or in other ways known to those skilled in the art.
- the arms 10a, 10b may have two bends.
- the first part of the arms are oriented substantially perpendicular to the vertical plane A--A.
- the first section extends for a few inches, and then bends approximately 90 degrees to begin a second part, oriented substantially parallel to the vertical plane A--A.
- this part terminates in a bend which causes the arms to curve in an upward direction.
- the handle is located near the upward bend at the terminus of the second part.
- the third part of the arm is the same as in the first exemplary embodiment.
- the arms 10a, 10b the arms are shaped and the posts 7a, 7b are mounted so that the posts are located between the waist and shoulders of the typical exerciser, making it easy to place weights on the posts.
- Bumpers 18 are mounted on the sides of the upper end of the frame member 6a.
- the bumpers are formed of a compliant substance such as rubber.
- the arms 10a, 10b abut the bumpers 18.
- Frame members 6a, 6e and 6f are supported at their lower ends by plate members 20, 21 and 22, respectively.
- bolt holes are provided in the plate members to allow the machine 1 to be secured during transit or for normal use.
- the rear deltoid exercise machine 1 is operated as follows. Weights are placed on the posts 7a, 7b. The height of the seat 2 is adjusted so that the exerciser's chest is aligned with the chest pad 4. The chest pad 4 is adjusted so that the exerciser's arms are substantially fully extended to grasp the handles 16a, 16b when the arms 10a, 10b are in their rest position against the bumpers 18. The exerciser sits on the seat, places his chest against the chest pad 4 and grasps the handles 16a, 16b. The exerciser pulls out and towards himself, moving the arms 10a, 10b, and any weights mounted on the posts, in an arcuate path.
- rotatable handles permit the exerciser to minimize stress on the wrists as the arms 10a, 10b are pulled toward the exerciser.
- FIG. 2 shows the arms 10a, 10b in the rest position, while FIGS. 1, 3 and 4 show the arms 10a, 10b drawn toward the front end of the frame as the rear deltoid is being exercised.
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